Mark Belan is a scientist turned illustrator and designer who specializes in scientific education and communication. Mark excels in the niche of data visualization, which is an area of scientific communication we are seeing more people in the field gravitate towards. He currently works at Visual Capitalist, a global online publisher focused on topics including markets, technology, energy and the global economy–seeking to make the world’s information more accessible by highlighting the bigger picture through data-driven visuals.Check out the show notes at: https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-mark-belan-interview

Mark Belan is a scientist turned illustrator and designer who specializes in scientific education and communication. Mark excels in the niche of data visualization, which is an area of scientific communication we are seeing more people in the field gravitate towards. He currently works at Visual Capitalist, a global online publisher focused on topics including markets, technology, energy and the global economy–seeking to make the world’s information more accessible by highlighting the bigger picture through data-driven visuals. Check out the show notes at: <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-mark-belan-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-mark-belan-interview</a>

Mark Belan interview

This is an interview with medical animator Nobles Green. Nobles has over 15 years experience working in medical and scientific animation, and is knowledgeable of numerous 3D applications and techniques. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) and helped establish and lead its Diversity Committee, which strives to increase diverse and inclusive representation within AMI’s membership and leadership. Nobles is currently a 3D Production Manager at Elara Systems. Show notes at: https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-nobles-green-interview

This is an interview with medical animator Nobles Green. Nobles has over 15 years experience working in medical and scientific animation, and is knowledgeable of numerous 3D applications and techniques. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) and helped establish and lead its Diversity Committee, which strives to increase diverse and inclusive representation within AMI’s membership and leadership. Nobles is currently a 3D Production Manager at Elara Systems. Show notes at: <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-nobles-green-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-nobles-green-interview</a>

Nobles Green interview

This is a quick episode to talk about some of the online resources available for learning the fundamentals of medical illustration. Check out the show notes at https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/learning-medical-illustration-online

This is a quick episode to talk about some of the online resources available for learning the fundamentals of medical illustration. Check out the show notes at <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/learning-medical-illustration-online" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/learning-medical-illustration-online</a>

Learning Medical Illustration online

In this episode I talk about variations on the theme of ownership–how it relates to originality, authenticity, professionalism, and the very literal ownership of intellectual property. All important topics for the professional medical illustrator.You can find the show notes and links at http://PKVisualization.com

In this episode I talk about variations on the theme of ownership–how it relates to originality, authenticity, professionalism, and the very literal ownership of intellectual property. All important topics for the professional medical illustrator. You can find the show notes and links at <a href="http://PKVisualization.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://PKVisualization.com</a>

Ownership in Medical Illustration

Mesa Schumacher

Mesa Schumacher graduated from the Johns Hopkins Art as Applied to Medicine program in 2015. She specializes in medical and scientific visual storytelling, and her impressive portfolio includes many of the niche specializations in our industry including medical and natural science illustration, 2D and 3D animations, 3D models, infographics, sculpture and photography just to name a few.In this conversation we talk about her experiences at archeological sites, the strengths and differences between traditional and digital art, getting into the field, building good work habits, networking, living abroad, working from home, how the role of medical and scientific illustrators has changed over time, sciart everydays, the freelancer lifestyle, the Association of Medical Illustrators, time management and productivity, and nurturing a growth mindset.

Mesa Schumacher graduated from the Johns Hopkins Art as Applied to Medicine program in 2015. She specializes in medical and scientific visual storytelling, and her impressive portfolio includes many of the niche specializations in our industry including medical and natural science illustration, 2D and 3D animations, 3D models, infographics, sculpture and photography just to name a few. In this conversation we talk about her experiences at archeological sites, the strengths and differences between traditional and digital art, getting into the field, building good work habits, networking, living abroad, working from home, how the role of medical and scientific illustrators has changed over time, sciart everydays, the freelancer lifestyle, the Association of Medical Illustrators, time management and productivity, and nurturing a growth mindset.

Mesa Schumacher interview

This is an interview with Chilean medical illustrator Alfredo Torres Parra. He is also a dentist and anatomy teacher. In this conversation Alfredo talks about how he creates his illustrations using Procreate, the work he’s done for KenHub, and what he’s learned from his experiences of teaching human anatomy.

Alfredo Torres Parra interview

This is an interview with medical illustrator, CEO and Co-founder of BioRender, Shizuka Aoki. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins Art as Applied to Medicine program and a board certified medical illustrator, Shizuka is well-known for her masterful illustrations and has published numerous works in National Geographic and Scientific American.BioRender has quickly emerged in the scientific visualization space as one of the most powerful tools for scientific image-making. With thousands of pre-made icons and templates to work from, BioRender aims to save scientists countless hours and improve their communications so they can devote more time to their life-saving research.In this conversation we talk about her early career journey, how she came to pivot from illustration to running a company, and how she’s been able to grow her business in challenging times. Check out the show notes at: https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-shizuka-aoki-interview

This is an interview with medical illustrator, CEO and Co-founder of BioRender, Shizuka Aoki. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins Art as Applied to Medicine program and a board certified medical illustrator, Shizuka is well-known for her masterful illustrations and has published numerous works in National Geographic and Scientific American. BioRender has quickly emerged in the scientific visualization space as one of the most powerful tools for scientific image-making. With thousands of pre-made icons and templates to work from, BioRender aims to save scientists countless hours and improve their communications so they can devote more time to their life-saving research. In this conversation we talk about her early career journey, how she came to pivot from illustration to running a company, and how she’s been able to grow her business in challenging times. Check out the show notes at: <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-shizuka-aoki-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-shizuka-aoki-interview</a>

Shizuka Aoki interview

Michael Hickman

This is an interview with Michael Hickman, Senior Technical 3D Artist at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Michael is a whiz in all the technical aspects of high-end 3D production and an active contributor on the Association of Medical Illustrator’s members HUB forum, where he’s posted several articles about emerging trends in the tech sector that will affect the future of the field of medical illustration. In this episode of the Medical Illustration Podcast, we chat about some of these advances and workflows for high-end medical animation studios and 3D medical visualizers. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Michael and do not reflect those of his employer.Show notes can be found at: https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-michael-hickman-interview

This is an interview with Michael Hickman, Senior Technical 3D Artist at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Michael is a whiz in all the technical aspects of high-end 3D production and an active contributor on the Association of Medical Illustrator’s members HUB forum, where he’s posted several articles about emerging trends in the tech sector that will affect the future of the field of medical illustration. In this episode of the Medical Illustration Podcast, we chat about some of these advances and workflows for high-end medical animation studios and 3D medical visualizers. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Michael and do not reflect those of his employer. Show notes can be found at: <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-michael-hickman-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-michael-hickman-interview</a>

Medical Illustration Podcast - Michael Hickman interview

Samantha Bond

This is an interview with Samantha Bond, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Visualization graduate program, and Associate Program Director for Undergraduate Life Science Visualization program, at University of Illinois at Chicago in the department of Biomedical Health and Information Sciences. She  also holds an appointment in the Department of Physical Therapy at UIC. In this conversation we talk about her path through higher education, the works she’s been doing lately in interactive app development, and some of her insights into the field of medical illustration as an educator and active member in the Association of Medical Illustrators on the AMI’s PR committee.Check out the show notes at: https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-samantha-bond-interview

This is an interview with Samantha Bond, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Visualization graduate program, and Associate Program Director for Undergraduate Life Science Visualization program, at University of Illinois at Chicago in the department of Biomedical Health and Information Sciences. She also holds an appointment in the Department of Physical Therapy at UIC. In this conversation we talk about her path through higher education, the works she’s been doing lately in interactive app development, and some of her insights into the field of medical illustration as an educator and active member in the Association of Medical Illustrators on the AMI’s PR committee. Check out the show notes at: <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-samantha-bond-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-samantha-bond-interview</a>

Medical Illustration Podcast - Samantha Bond

A few announcements about the medical illustration field taking place in the summer and fall of 2021.

Medical Illustration Podcast - 2021 Meetings

Paul Kelly is a professional certified medical illustrator working in Toronto. The Medical Illustration Podcast is an audio resource for those interested in the field of medical illustration, featuring interviews with seasoned professionals.

Florence Kabir Hauser is a medical illustrator whose career spans several decades. Beginning as a painting teacher, she was introduced to the field through an art exhibition and within a short amount of time was illustrating surgeries using traditional media. Have a listen to this woman's amazing career, that took her across the globe from Switzerland to India!

Medical Illustration Podcast - Florence Kabir Hauser interview

This is an interview with Ryan Kissinger, an award-winning medical illustrator and animator working for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases lab in Hamilton Montana. The NIAID is one of the many institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, in the United States. Tick-borne illnesses play a major role in the history of the lab. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Ryan and do not reflect those of his employer.Check out the show notes at: https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-ryan-kissinger-interview

This is an interview with Ryan Kissinger, an award-winning medical illustrator and animator working for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases lab in Hamilton Montana. The NIAID is one of the many institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, in the United States. Tick-borne illnesses play a major role in the history of the lab. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Ryan and do not reflect those of his employer. Check out the show notes at: <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-ryan-kissinger-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-ryan-kissinger-interview</a>

Medical Illustration Podcast - Ryan Kissinger interview

On this episode of the Medical Illustration podcast, my guest is Qingyang Chen, an award-winning medical illustrator and designer, and the founder of QCVisuals, a biomedical illustration studio established in 2013. Qingyang graduated from the Biomedical Communications program at the University of Toronto–Mississauga in 2015. She has been described as lightning fast, and has completed over 250 projects for a number of clients in healthcare and education.

Medical Illustration Podcast - Qingyang Chen Interview

This is an interview with biomedical illustrator, Harvard professor, business entrepreneur, and molecular visualizer Dr. Gaël McGill. In this episode we talk about Gaël’s early experiences with making art and how he transitioned into biomedical communications work. We talk about his company Digizyme and the client work he’s done, as well as his online learning platform Clarafi, and the development of the Molecular Maya toolkit. Show notes can be found at https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-gael-mcgill-interview

This is an interview with biomedical illustrator, Harvard professor, business entrepreneur, and molecular visualizer Dr. Gaël McGill. In this episode we talk about Gaël’s early experiences with making art and how he transitioned into biomedical communications work. We talk about his company Digizyme and the client work he’s done, as well as his online learning platform Clarafi, and the development of the Molecular Maya toolkit. Show notes can be found at <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-gael-mcgill-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical-illustration-podcast-gael-mcgill-interview</a>

Medical Illustration Podcast - Dr. Gaël McGill interview

This is an interview I did with my good friend Robert "Bobby" Lancefield in May of 2020. We chat about online courses, using different software tools, adjusting to work-at-home for covid, some of our activities outside of work and some reflections on our graduate studies at the Biomedical Communications (BMC) program at University of Toronto–Mississauga.Visit https://www.pkvisualization.com/blog for the show notes and links.

This is an interview I did with my good friend Robert "Bobby" Lancefield in May of 2020. We chat about online courses, using different software tools, adjusting to work-at-home for covid, some of our activities outside of work and some reflections on our graduate studies at the Biomedical Communications (BMC) program at University of Toronto–Mississauga. Visit <a href="https://www.pkvisualization.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkvisualization.com/blog</a> for the show notes and links.

Medical Illustration Podcast - Robert Lancefield interview

This is an introductory episode to a podcast about the world of medical illustration. My ultimate goal is to have an ongoing series of interviews with creative professionals I have had the pleasure to get to know through my work.Resources:Association of Medical Illustrators FAQ - https://ami.org/medical-illustration/learn-about-medical-illustrationJohns Hopkins Art As Applied to Medicine program FAQ - https://medicalart.johnshopkins.edu/the-profession/UIC Biomedical Visualization program - https://ahs.uic.edu/biomedical-health-information-sciences/admissions-and-programs/ms-in-biomedical-visualization/Augusta University Medical Illustration program - https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/medicalillustration/University of Toronto–Mississauga Biomedical Communications program - https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/SciArtNOW - https://sciartnow.com/Medical Illustration on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/medicalillustration/new/Sawbones podcast - https://player.fm/series/sawbones-a-marital-tour-of-misguided-medicine/sawbones-medical-illustration“Medicine’s Michelangelo: The Life &amp; Art of Dr. Frank H Netter” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOp59f31HqQ

This is an introductory episode to a podcast about the world of medical illustration. My ultimate goal is to have an ongoing series of interviews with creative professionals I have had the pleasure to get to know through my work. Resources: Association of Medical Illustrators FAQ - <a href="https://ami.org/medical-illustration/learn-about-medical-illustration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ami.org/medical-illustration/learn-about-medical-illustration</a> Johns Hopkins Art As Applied to Medicine program FAQ - <a href="https://medicalart.johnshopkins.edu/the-profession/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medicalart.johnshopkins.edu/the-profession/</a> UIC Biomedical Visualization program - <a href="https://ahs.uic.edu/biomedical-health-information-sciences/admissions-and-programs/ms-in-biomedical-visualization/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahs.uic.edu/biomedical-health-information-sciences/admissions-and-programs/ms-in-biomedical-visualization/</a> Augusta University Medical Illustration program - <a href="https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/medicalillustration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/medicalillustration/</a> University of Toronto–Mississauga Biomedical Communications program - <a href="https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/</a> SciArtNOW - <a href="https://sciartnow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sciartnow.com/</a> Medical Illustration on Reddit - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/medicalillustration/new/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/medicalillustration/new/</a> Sawbones podcast - <a href="https://player.fm/series/sawbones-a-marital-tour-of-misguided-medicine/sawbones-medical-illustration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://player.fm/series/sawbones-a-marital-tour-of-misguided-medicine/sawbones-medical-illustration</a> “Medicine’s Michelangelo: The Life &amp; Art of Dr. Frank H Netter” - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOp59f31HqQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOp59f31HqQ</a>

Medical Illustration Podcast - Episode 001 - Introduction to the field

Medical Illustration Podcast

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